The traditional "grow now, clean up later" economy does little to account for unmeasured externalities like carbon pollution and health impacts. But as the national and world economies struggle with the mounting costs of pollution and climate change, many companies are drawing a connection between a degraded environment and a degraded bottom line.

Amy Larkin says pollution can no longer be free and that government must play a vital role in catalyzing growth while preventing environmental destruction. John Hofmeister agrees that pollution and waste must be dealt with, but he points out that the American consumer might be less willing to pay the higher prices for electricity and fuel that would result from internalizing these costs. Come hear a conversation with a leading environmentalist and former oil executive on pricing pollution and finding business solutions for creating a sustainable economy.

Location: SF Club OfficeTime: 5:30 p.m. check-in, 6 p.m. program, 7 p.m. networking receptionCost: $20 non-members, $47 non-members with book, MEMBERS FREE, $27 members with book, $7 students (with valid ID).Also know: The speakers and audience will be videotaped for future broadcast on the Climate One TV show on KRCB TV 22 on Comcast and DirecTV.

Climate One at the Commonwealth Club
595 Market Street San Francisco,
CA 94105

Monday, July 8, 2013 from 6:00 PM to 7:30 PM (PDT)

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Climate One

Climate One at The Commonwealth Club is a thriving leadership dialogue on energy, the environment and the economy. It brings together top thinkers and doers from business, government, academia and advocacy groups to advance the discussion about a clean energy future.